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Surviving and thriving in the business world is no small feat, especially when 95% of startups don't make it past the initial years. The main reason for these failures? Finances.

Surviving and thriving in the business world is no small feat, especially when 95% of startups don't make it past the initial years. The main reason for these failures? Finances.

Maintaining a steady cash flow is pivotal for the success of SMEs. It may come as a surprise then that so many Australian businesses have substantial funds — we’re talking hundreds of thousands to millions — locked up within their supply chain.

This practical guide will show you how to maximise cash flow and employ the same ‘super smart' strategies big business CFOs use to dominate markets.

An unfortunate reality for SME owners and budding entrepreneurs alike is the failure rate of businesses. In Australia, almost half (48%) of all new startups fall apart within their first four years of operation, and nearly a quarter never even make it past the 12-month mark.

Consumers have their own part to play in effecting change for a more sustainable future. Multinationals like Unilever believe around 70% of its carbon emissions are down to consumer decisions — the products they purchase and how they dispose of them. But it’s the businesses that can really make the difference — and consumers are starting to realise that.

You need only look at the latest figures to understand just how heavily the pandemic impacted Australia’s small business sector.

We were so excited to return to an in-person format for the Smart50 this year that we wanted to go big with our best judging panel yet.